After weeks and weeks of battle and more battles (and more battles), “The Voice” is almost ready to go live.

Wait, almost? We’re not there yet? Tomorrow? No? Really? I have no idea. All I know is THIS IS TAKING FOREVER.

Chris Martin is still here, mentoring with a smile. (This was pre-conscious uncoupling, right? Poor thing.) Each battle pair must select their own song from a list of three.

Hey, coaches. You pick the songs. Especially after tonight. You do a much better job with this sort of thing.

Usher is also wearing a hat that I can only assume was left in Cee Lo Green’s locker. But enough of that.

Clarissa Serna vs. Dani Moz: “Perfect.” I get why singers choose this song. But it’s so overdone at this point. It’s almost impossible to hear it objectively. Clarissa hits some bum notes early. Dani has a little more control of her voice and the song. Shakira chooses Dani.

Dawn & Hawkes vs. Kat Perkins: “Suddenly I See.” Ugh. I wish these song choices were more adventurous. That said, they both sound really good on it. The slower, more soulful arrangement serves them well. This is actually a pretty well-matched battle. I’m enjoying them both. Neither act overdoes or oversings or overcompetes. Adam Levine chooses Kat.

Music Box vs. Melissa Jimenez: “Girl on Fire.” Pretty evenly matched, I think. But again with the song choice. It’s just not very exciting. And it’s also just sort of loud. I think that’s the fault of the song more than the singers. It’s shouty, y’all. SHOUTY. Neither one is outstanding. Usher chooses Melissa.

Kaleigh Clanton vs. Ryan White Maloney: “Easy.” OK, I’ve given up on a decent song choice tonight. It’s just not happening. If you’re going the ’80s power ballad route, choose an actual ’80s power ballad. Ryan ably handles the song’s key changes and booming theatrics. Kaleigh has trouble staying on key. This is an, um, easy choice. Blake chooses Ryan.

Brittnee Camelle vs. Jake Barker: “Climax.” Jake is shaky on the falsetto, and it naturally makes Brittnee seem stronger. This has the potential to be really good, and is by far the best song choice of the night, but it’s short-circuited a bit by nerves on both ends. Maybe because they’re in front of the original artist. I like it, though. I can totally hear this as a Justin Timberlake/Rihanna duet. Adam chooses Jake.

Bria Kelly vs. Madilyn Paige: “I’ll Stand by You.” They both have the same problems: pitch, confidence, presence, nerves. It’s really a toss up. Neither girl is terrible. But I can’t see either one winning the show. There are just too many better singers. Usher chooses Bria. Blake steals Madilyn.